The star of tonight’s meal was the salad dressing. I remembered my mother’s Caesar recipe and threw this together in just a couple of minutes. Yes, the salmon was lovely, broiled with just a splash of soy sauce and a squeeze of a lemon; I love the brown basmati rice which is full of flavor and a little gritty; and sweet potato is a treat now that they tell us it’s healthy; but the Caesar dressing was the most exciting flavor on tonight’s plate:

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 clove fresh garlic, crushed
• 1-2″ anchovy paste

Mix it all together, adjust any of the ingredients to taste, and stir in a little milk if you like it thinner.